Stromsgodset 5-2 Sarpsborg 08 FF – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Sarpsborg 08 FF at 38%, yet other data sources diverge — this Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Stromsgodset host Sarpsborg 08 FF at Marienlyst Stadion in Eliteserien, Regular Season - 13. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 9 July 2023 at 16:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Stromsgodset — All Games: 4W 2D 4L from 10 Eliteserien outings this season, averaging 1.40 points per game. Last five: D L W W W. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. This season is still relatively young for Stromsgodset, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Marienlyst Stadion, Stromsgodset have gone 4W 0D 6L this season (10 games, 1.20 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Across all Eliteserien games this season, Sarpsborg 08 FF have recorded 5W 3D 2L from 10 outings — 1.80 PPG. Last five: W L L W W. They are scoring at 1.90 per game and conceding 1.00. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Sarpsborg 08 FF, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Eliteserien this season, Sarpsborg 08 FF have posted 5W 4D 1L from 10 away outings — 1.90 PPG. Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Stromsgodset 1.40 PPG, Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.80 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Stromsgodset register both teams scoring in 60% of relevant matches, Sarpsborg 08 FF in 60% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
H2H Record
The H2H landscape is flat: 4 previous encounters have yielded 2 wins for Stromsgodset, 2 for Sarpsborg 08 FF and 0 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 4 meetings have averaged 4.0 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 7 Aug 2022, ended 3–1 with Stromsgodset winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Patterns
Stromsgodset in-play and half-time data (42 games, 20 at home): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 85% of the time; BTTS occurs in 55% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 70% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 36%.
Sarpsborg 08 FF in-play and half-time data (42 games, 20 at away): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 54% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 65% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 65% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 48%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Stromsgodset 50% versus Sarpsborg 08 FF 67%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Stromsgodset 60% | Sarpsborg 08 FF 64%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Stromsgodset 1.06 xG and Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.17 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Stromsgodset attack 0.845 / defence 0.839 | Sarpsborg 08 FF attack 1.137 / defence 0.732. League average goals — home 1.714 / away 1.222. Sarpsborg 08 FF's defence strength of 0.732 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 42 Stromsgodset games / 42 Sarpsborg 08 FF games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Stromsgodset 33% | Draw 29% | Sarpsborg 08 FF 38%. Fair-value odds: Stromsgodset 3.03 | Draw 3.45 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 2.63. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 29% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 38% | BTTS probability 45% | Total xG 2.23. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 62% — total xG of 2.23 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 45% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Sarpsborg 08 FF are the pick at 38% — marginal model lean. With a 29% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Sarpsborg 08 FF offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.23 combined xG gives a 38% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration — though H2H averaging only 4.0 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
Poisson assigns a 45% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. This conflicts with form data: Stromsgodset 60% | Sarpsborg 08 FF 60% from recent games — a notable divergence.
The outsider holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF | Competition: Eliteserien, Regular Season - 13 | Venue: Marienlyst Stadion • Kick-off: Sunday 9 Jul 2023, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Stromsgodset 33% | Draw 29% | Sarpsborg 08 FF 38% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 38% | BTTS 45% | xG Stromsgodset 1.06 / Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.17 • Poisson strength factors: Stromsgodset attack 0.845 / def 0.839 | Sarpsborg 08 FF attack 1.137 / def 0.732 | league avg home 1.714 / away 1.222 • Poisson stance: Sarpsborg 08 FF (38%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.06
Stromsgodset xG
Expected Goals
1.17
Sarpsborg 08 FF xG
45%
BTTS
65%
Over 1.5
38%
Over 2.5
19%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF kick off?
Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF kicked off at 16:00 on Sunday 9 July 2023 at Marienlyst Stadion.
What was the final score in Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Stromsgodset 5 - 2 Sarpsborg 08 FF.
Where is Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF being played?
The match is being played at Marienlyst Stadion.
What competition is Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF part of?
Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF is a Regular Season - 13 fixture in the Eliteserien (Norway).
Who is favourite to win Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Our statistical model gives Stromsgodset a 33% chance of winning, Sarpsborg 08 FF a 38% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw — making Sarpsborg 08 FF the favourite.
Will both teams score in Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Our model estimates a 45% probability that both Stromsgodset and Sarpsborg 08 FF will score (BTTS).
Will Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 38%.
What is the head-to-head record between Stromsgodset and Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Record (4 meetings): Stromsgodset 2W | Draws 0 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 2W.
What form are Stromsgodset and Sarpsborg 08 FF in?
Stromsgodset (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.00 | L5 D-L-W-W-W. Sarpsborg 08 FF (all comps): 5W-3D-2L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 1.00 | L5 W-L-L-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Stromsgodset's attack rating (0.84) and Sarpsborg 08 FF's defence rating (0.73), the model arrives at 1.06 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Sarpsborg 08 FF's attack versus Stromsgodset's defence, projects 1.17 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 42/42 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 15.1%. Close behind: 0-0 (12.5%), 0-1 (10.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 38% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Sarpsborg 08 FF Win
33%
3.04
29%
3.46
38%
2.62
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.3%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
12.6%
Away win
1 – 0
11.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.06
Stromsgodset xG
Total xG
2.23
1.17
Sarpsborg 08 FF xG
3.04
33%
Home win
3.46
29%
Draw
2.62
38%
Away win
Goals Markets
65%
Over 1.5
1.54
35%
Under 1.5
2.86
38%
Over 2.5
2.63
62%
Under 2.5
1.61
19%
Over 3.5
5.26
81%
Under 3.5
1.23
8%
Over 4.5
12.50
92%
Under 4.5
1.09
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
45%
BTTS Yes
2.22
55%
BTTS No
1.82
Clean Sheet
31%
3.21
35%
2.89
Win to Nil
10%
9.75
13%
7.55
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10.8 | 12.6 | 7.3 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 11.4 | 13.3 | 7.8 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 6.1 | 7.1 | 4.1 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.1%.
How many goals are Stromsgodset and Sarpsborg 08 FF expected to score?
The model projects 1.06 expected goals for Stromsgodset and 1.17 for Sarpsborg 08 FF, a combined total of 2.23.
How confident is the prediction model for Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 38%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 42 outings, Stromsgodset have picked up 1.19 PPG on a 14W 8D 20L record — D-L-W-W-W across the most recent five. The sample for Stromsgodset is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Sarpsborg 08 FF's form line: 18W 8D 16L from 42 games, 1.48 PPG, last five W-L-L-W-W. The sample for Sarpsborg 08 FF is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Stromsgodset on 1.19 PPG, Sarpsborg 08 FF on 1.48. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Stromsgodset have posted 1.60 PPG from 20 outings (10W 2D 8L). That's noticeably better than their 1.19 PPG overall — Stromsgodset are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
On the road, Sarpsborg 08 FF have gone 8W 4D 8L from 20 away games — 1.40 PPG when travelling.
The Goals Picture
Stromsgodset are averaging 1.38 goals scored and 1.64 conceded per game recently; Sarpsborg 08 FF are on 1.86 scored and 1.57 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Sarpsborg 08 FF in 67%.
Last 42 Results — Eliteserien
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Stromsgodset
Blended
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Stromsgodset and Sarpsborg 08 FF in coming into this match?
Stromsgodset have gone 14W 8D 20L in their last 42 games (1.19 PPG), while Sarpsborg 08 FF have gone 18W 8D 16L in their last 42 (1.48 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Stromsgodset at home or Sarpsborg 08 FF away?
Stromsgodset's home record (1.60 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Stromsgodset at home: 1.60 PPG; Sarpsborg 08 FF away: 1.40 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Stromsgodset and Sarpsborg 08 FF runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Eliteserien. They last met on 21 September 2025, roughly 10 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
Stromsgodset go into this on the back of 7 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 25 Sep 2021, when Stromsgodset won 5-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Stromsgodset's record when hosting Sarpsborg 08 FF specifically: 5W 0D 0L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
8
Stromsgodset
0
Draws
2
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Stromsgodset and Sarpsborg 08 FF?
From 10 meetings on record, Stromsgodset have won 8, Sarpsborg 08 FF have won 2, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Stromsgodset and Sarpsborg 08 FF last play each other?
They last met on 21 September 2025, when Stromsgodset 2-1 Sarpsborg 08 FF.
Who has won more matches between Stromsgodset and Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Stromsgodset have the better head-to-head record, with 8 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Stromsgodset are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 45% of the time.
Sarpsborg 08 FF are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 35% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Stromsgodset 55%, Sarpsborg 08 FF 65% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 70% for Stromsgodset and 65% for Sarpsborg 08 FF. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 40% and 50% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Stromsgodset keep a clean sheet in 35% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Stromsgodset home games / Sarpsborg 08 FF away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Stromsgodset play Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 55% of Stromsgodset's games and 65% of Sarpsborg 08 FF's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Stromsgodset vs Sarpsborg 08 FF usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 70% of Stromsgodset's matches and 65% of Sarpsborg 08 FF's.
Do Stromsgodset and Sarpsborg 08 FF tend to score early?
Stromsgodset have had a goal before half-time in 80% of their recent matches, Sarpsborg 08 FF in 75% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Stromsgodset run riot with a 5-2 hammering of Sarpsborg 08 FF.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Stromsgodset beat Sarpsborg 08 FF 5-2 at Marienlyst Stadion, Regular Season - 13, in the Eliteserien. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Stromsgodset 1.06 xG and Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.17 xG, a combined 2.23. The scoreboard read 5-2 for 7 actual goals. Stromsgodset beat their projection by 3.9 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Sarpsborg 08 FF outscored their 1.17 projection by 0.8. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Stromsgodset attack 0.84 / defence 0.84 against Sarpsborg 08 FF attack 1.14 / defence 0.73, drawn from 42/42 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Stromsgodset 33% | Draw 29% | Sarpsborg 08 FF 38%, with Sarpsborg 08 FF to win its most likely call at 38%. The actual Stromsgodset win had been the model's second-ranked read at 33%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 38%. The game delivered 7, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 65% and landed. Over 3.5 was 19% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 45% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 62% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Stromsgodset 60%, Sarpsborg 08 FF 64%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 58%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Stromsgodset's trading profile (42 games, 20 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did.
Sarpsborg 08 FF's trading profile (42 games, 20 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 67% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Stromsgodset 1.19 PPG, Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.48 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Stromsgodset win broke the near-deadlock. Stromsgodset (home/away splits) scored 5 against a 1.85 average — above their attacking norm. Sarpsborg 08 FF (home/away splits) shipped 5 against a 1.60 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.